Journal of Materials Chemistry

2.0 Article types

2.1 Communications

Journal of Materials Chemistry Communications contain novel scientific work of such importance that rapid publication is desirable. Authors should briefly indicate in a covering letter the reasons why they feel that publication of their work as a communication is justified. The recommended length is three printed journal pages.

2.2 Articles

Full papers contain original scientific work that has not been published previously. However, work that has appeared in print in a short form such as a Journal of Materials Chemistry Communication or Chemical Communication is normally acceptable. Please note that the Society strongly discourages the fragmentation of a substantial body of work into a number of short publications.

2.3 Feature Articles

Feature Articles should bring the reader (a research worker in materials chemistry) up-to-date with research in a particular field, highlighting areas of special excitement and progress. Since the readership of Journal of Materials Chemistry is very wide-ranging it is essential that a Feature Article is easily comprehensible to a non-specialist in the field. On the other hand, the article should aim to provide an authoritative in-depth discussion of current progress and problems and should not consist of a laborious account of every paper in the area. Neither should the author concern himself with providing a comprehensive list of references; those of particular interest and significance are all that are required. Authors are encouraged to identify areas in the field where further developments are imminent or of urgent need, and any areas (such as techniques) that may be of significance to the materials chemistry community in general.

Feature Articles should be eight to ten journal pages, although this may vary slightly depending on the nature of the article. They should include photographs and brief biographies (ca. 50 words) for each author.

These articles are normally published by invitation of the Materials Chemistry Editorial Board and the Editor. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of invited articles should be directed to the Editor.

2.4 Highlights

Highlight articles are short articles that highlight important new developments made over the past year. They should explain the significance of these developments and may also identify where further work is urgently required or where challenges are still faced. These articles may discuss emerging areas of relevance to Materials including new possibilities in characterisation arising from a novel experimental technique. No new work should be presented.

Highlight articles should be around four journal pages, although this may vary slightly depending on the nature of the article. They should include photographs and brief biographies (ca. 30 words) for each author.

These articles are normally published by invitation of the Materials Chemistry Editorial Board and the Editor. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of invited articles should be directed to the Editor.

2.5 Applications

Applications are interdisciplinary review articles covering the applications and properties of a class of materials. Their aim is to feature research in areas which are of significance and importance to Materials Chemists. The current research in the area might not directly involve chemistry and the article will be focussed on applications and properties of materials. At the end of an Application article authors are encouraged to identify challenges yet to be overcome and identify areas where chemists can assist in future development of applications and properties.

It is recognised that authors of Applications are likely to be from research areas outside of chemistry. The article should therefore be written in a readable style that is stimulating for a Materials Chemistry audience and will appeal to the non-specialist.

Applications should be around six to eight journal pages, although this may vary slightly depending on the nature of the article. They should include photographs and brief biographies (ca. 50 words) for each author, plus a photograph of the institution with a caption (ca. 25 words) highlighting its history and areas of expertise.

These articles are normally published by invitation of the Materials Chemistry Editorial Board and the Editor. However, suggestions from authors are welcome and enquiries regarding the submission of invited articles should be directed to the Editor.